Introduction to WordPress | Houston Center SBDC

2/18/2026
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: UH SBDC, 1455 West Loop South, Suite 900, Houston, TX 77027
  Amount
Add to Cart $59.00

Are you ready to quickly build a professional website for your business? If you answered yes, then join us for this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop designed to help you use AI-powered tools and WordPress to generate and customize a functional business website. In this four-hour workshop, participants will use AI to build their website, learn how to edit and personalize the results, and gain confidence managing their site moving forward. The workshop registration fee does not include purchasing a domain name or website hosting. 

Installing WordPress, purchasing hosting, and registering a  domain will not be covered. Participants should have a working WordPress site they can access during class.***

Highlights:

  •  Use AI to generate a complete starter website in WordPress
  • Customize your website to better reflect your business
  • Discover free and low-cost resources for photos, icons, and website content
  • Learn where to get help, support, and guidance as you continue building 

This session is intended for business owners wanting a beginner-friendly way to build and customize a WordPress website using AI.

***Before class, participants must have:

  • A WordPress website that was set up through a hosting provider like GoDaddy, SiteGround, Bluehost, etc. If using WordPress, it must be the full version of WordPress installed through a hosting provider. WordPress.com accounts will not work for this class.
  • Administrator login access to your WordPress dashboard.
 

Presenter:

Malika Scott, Founder, Malika Brandy Creative Services

It is imperative to add sbdctraining@uh.edu to your approved senders' list to be able to receive event confirmations for SBDC events.

Please Note:

Each person attending an event must have their own account. Multiple people may not register under one account.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a class for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur, we will use the email you provided to contact you.

Preregistration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not preregistered, we will not be able to contact you.

If you choose to register at the door, you will need your mobile device to complete your registration otherwise you will not be allowed to attend.

Satisfactory meeting room temperatures are difficult to maintain. Always bring a sweater or jacket to ensure comfort.

No children under the age of 16 are allowed in the workshop.

Only service animals allowed - If you need to bring a service animal with you to a workshop please contact us ahead of time.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UH SBDC at (713) 752-8488 for accommodations, or if you have questions about this class.

Presenter(s):

Malika Scott

With over a decade of experience in website design, Malika is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build a strong, strategic online presence—starting with their website. As the founder of Malika Brandy Creative Services, she teaches beginners how to create their own WordPress websites with confidence, even if they’ve never done it before.

Her approach focuses on more than just getting a website online—she emphasizes how a website can work with the rest of your business. Whether it's connecting with your social media audience, showcasing your services, or building an email marketing list, Malika guides students in creating websites that are both functional and aligned with their goals.

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